This book describes the plot, artistic form, linguistic form and characterization of this story. It is a excellent book which can help the readers who are interested in Chinese opera culture, foreign language learners and traditional Chinese opera fans.
Table of Contents
Chapter Ⅰ
Origins of the Story and the Script _ 1
1. Song Maocheng and Story of Betrayal_ 4
2. Feng Menglong and Du Shiniang Angrily Sinks the
Jewel Box _ 10
Chapter Ⅱ
Aspects of the Drama _ 24
1. Synopsis of the plotline _ 24
2. Introduction of the main characters _ 27
Chapter Ⅲ
The Spread of the Drama _ 49
1. Brief history of publication and performance _ 49
2. Influence at home _ 50
2. Influence abroad _ 75
Chapter Ⅳ
Stage Practices _ 79
1. The categories of roles _ 79
2. Singing design _ 80
3. Costume design _ 84
4. Stage art design and props _ 86
Chapter Ⅴ
Reviews and Commentaries _ 92
Play Script of the Opera _ 116
Historical Sources and Notes _ 194
Beijing Opera ABC _ ]99
Works Consulted and Cited _ 251
Bibliography 253
